Highlights Of Gokyo Valley Trek
| Travel Style: Active | Physical Rating:Moderate |
Service Level: Basic | Group Size:1+ |
Max. Altitude: 5357 m | Meals:Breakfast/lunch/Dinner |
Gokyo Valley Trek is one of the most beautiful treks in the entire Khumbu region. It doesn’t just take you through the most amazing villages, and high altitude peaks and passes, but also the Gokyo Lakes complex. It is an area where there are numerous lakes, and the biggest one among them is known as Gokyo Lake.
Simply speaking, Gokyo Trekking offers the best of Gokyo Valley to the tourists coming to spend their holidays in this amazing region.
A lot of people come to this region with a hope to reach the Base Camp of Everest, but in the process, they miss out on all the other jewels that Khumbu or Sagarmatha National Park has to offer. Gokyo Valley/Lake is one of such places. It’s definitely not as popular as Everest Base Camp Trek, but when it comes to attractions, it’s no less by any means.
Details Of Gokyo Lake Trek in Nepal
Gokyo Valley Trek takes you through few of the most beautiful and astonishing villages in the region, which includes Thame, Lumde, Gokyo, Dole and so on, in addition to places like Namche Bazaar, Lukla, Monjo, Phakding and so on. The best thing about these places is the fact that despite their remote location, they’ve modernized, or rather westernized, up to such an extent. And yet, you’ll realize their connection to their roots.
You will also get to experience spectacles of nature like peaks of Mt. Everest, Mt. AmaDablam, Mt. Cho Oyu and so on, up-close, like you, have never experienced before. During your journey, you’ll come across various species of plants, birds, and animals, as Sagarmatha National Park is known for its rich biodiversity, and especially for its huge population of birds – 118 species.
During the trek, you will visit Gokyo Lake complex, and get the opportunity to climb Gokyo-Ri – both the places offer amazing views and scenic landscapes that are sure to excite you. You’ll never feel like returning to the base by leaving these amazing locations. Also, please check the Classical Everest Base Camp Trek package being provided by us.
Many people visit Sagarmatha National Park with a hope to reach the Everest Base Camp. Their objective is to have the up-close view of Mt. Everest and reach as nearest to the peak as possible. But in this madness, they totally forget about other amazing places that Khumbu region has to offer. One such place is Valley in the Gokyo, with all its beautiful settlements, lakes, peaks and so on.
Few trekkers are smart enough to realize this, and so they quickly extend their trek to cover the valley in their trekking journey. They believe in making the most out of their journeys. So, the next time you’re out here, try and research about Gokyo Valley Trek. Visiting this place is a worthwhile thing to do!
Gokyo Valley Trek Itinerary
The following is the itinerary for Gokyo Valley Trek. Apart from the major settlements in the Gokyo region, it covers the Gokyo Lake Complex, and a climb on Gokyo Ri.
Depending on the comfort and interest of the trekker, modifications could be made to the package, i.e. destination could be added or removed, without compromising with the quality of the journey.
Day 1 – Arrival In Kathmandu
Day 2 – Kathmandu (1400 m) to Lukla (2860 m) to Phakding (2610 m)
Day 3 – Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
Day 4 – Rest Day at Namche Bazaar
Day 5 – Namche Bazaar to Dole Trek
Day 7 – Trek From Machhermo to Gokyo Lake
Day 8 – Explore Around Gokyo (4800 m)
Day 9 – Gokyo to to Dole Trek (4120 m)
Day 10 – Dole to Namche Bazaar Trek
Day 11 – Namche Bazaar to LuklaTrek
Day 12 – Flight From Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 13 – Departure From Kathmandu
Inclusion
√ Airport pick up and drop by private vehicles
√ Hotel stay in Kathmandu (2 nights)
√ Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu Airfare
√ Government license holder and the experienced Himalayas guide
√ Porter to carry your baggage (1 porter= 2 hikers )
√ Kathmandu-Lulka-Kathmandu guide Airfare
√ Full board meals during trekking period as mentioned in the itinerary
√ Basis tea house and lodge accommodation during trekking
√ All government and local taxes
√ TIMS (Trekker’s Information Management System) and Permit for Restricted Area
√ Basic First Aid Kit
√ All company service charges and necessary paperwork
√ Rescue arrangement
Exclusion
× Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
× Travel insurance for trekking
× Nepal entry visa and excess baggage charge
× Tips for Guide and porter (20% of your total spent is normally expect as a tip by a guide and porter )
× Wifi, shower, camera and mobile charging cost
× Basic drinks (mineral water, Beer, cane juice, and Hot water )
× Personal shopping
× Things not mentioned in Cost includes a section
Complimentary
√ Company T-shirt
√ Trekking map
√ Certificate of success
√ Typical Farewell Dinner with Live Cultural Show
Frequently Asked Question about Everest View Trek
Why Join Trek With Us?
How to book or confirm a trip?
It is very easy to book the trip with us. At first, we need your Passport photocopy to book everything here for you.
And once we got 20% of the total cost in advance through bank or Money transfer then we will confirm your trip with us. A flight detail is optional but you have to provide before 1 week of arrival to pick up.
Do we get high altitudes sickness? And what happens if we got altitude sickest?
It is hard to say that you will have altitude sickness or not because everyone’s body reacts to the altitude differently. In general, most of the trekkers have suffered from normal altitude problem during trek but if anyone highly suppers from altitude problem we manage Helicopter rescue.
So be sure before starts trek that your insurance cover Helicopter rescue as well. Otherwise, you have to pay extra for a Helicopter rescue.
How Difficult Gokyo lake trek is?
Mainly you have to be fit physically and mentally for this trek. I have mentioned below about physical conditions. Normally you have to walk 4-6 hrs per day so you have to prepare your body and mind that you can walk 4-6 hrs per days.
Besides this, you have to care what kind of guide and which company you are following because your guide is a doctor in Mountain and company is a hospital.
What are the physical conditions? Do we need to be supper fit for Gokyo Lake trek?
In my experience, I would like to say you need to have an above average level of fitness, but no means need to be an athlete. It is a completely different world being that high up and everyone’s body reacts to the altitude differently. Simple training before you go.
How about flight? The flight in and out of Lukla is scary?
Yes! The Lukla airport is one of the dangerous airports in the world. The runway is tiny and built on a slope with a mountain at one end and a huge drop into a valley at the other..,
Do we get phone Signal?
Yes! You can buy a SIM card (Ncell) in Kathmandu before starts trek but the 3G only really works the first and last couples of days of the trek. But you know you could buy wi-fi cards at tea houses which cost 3-6$ for 200mb and the signal is medium.
What are very critical and important trekking equipment list for Gokyo Lake trek?
- Daypack (25–35 liters), Pack cover, Sleeping bag comfortable too – 20 °c (depending upon the season, weather forecast and personal preference) and it is possible to rent it from Kathmandu which cost 2$ per day.
- Waterproof (optional) hiking boots, Camp shoes (down booties or running shoes) LED headlamp with extra battery, trekking poles. Camelback water bladder or sipper (water bottle).
- Chocolates, Energy bar, Dry fruits, ORS. Down jacket cover comfortable too -15 • c which you can hire or buy in Kathmandu and cost will be cheap for you to compare your country and another normal jacket. T-shirt, goggles (UV protected) and 5 pair thermal pants and cap for sun cover, Waterproof gloves, woolen gloves, and socks. Sunscreen, moisturizer, lip balm and sanitizer handy.
What is the best time for Gokyo Lake trek?
Normally we operate this, Gokyo Lake, trek all around a year but Sept-Nov and Feb-May is a best suggested time for Everest base camp trek.